Every year, Coachella announces a lineup full of a wide range of musical acts with genres ranging from alternative rock to dubstep. This year, Coachella’s first weekend was last week while weekend two starts Friday.
But knowing the majority of college students’ budgets, you probably will not be able to make the trip out to California for the festival. Here are five key artists from each day’s lineup as well as a little bit about them.
Friday
1. OutKast (“Ms. Jackson,” “Roses,” “Elevators”)
This classic hip-hop duo of Andre 3000 and Big Boi has been around for more than 20 years. They are now once again on tour after an eight-year hiatus.
2. Zedd (“Stay The Night,” “Clarity,” “Spectrum”)
This popular German DJ gained his fame in the EDM industry with his hit singles “Clarity” featuring Foxes and “Stay the Night” featuring Paramore vocalist Hayley Williams.
3. Bastille (“Pompeii,” “Bad Blood,” “Flaws”)
This London-based alternative rock group is known for its hit single “Pompeii,” which has charted in several countries across the world.
4. Aloe Blacc (“I Need A Dollar,” “The Man,” “Here Today”)
This R&B and soul artist has been all over the radio recently with his single “The Man” and for his featured vocals on Avicii’s smash hit “Wake Me Up.”
5. Grouplove (“Colours,” “Itchin’ On A Photograph,” “Ways To Go”)
Fans of Empire of the Sun watch the show during the opening night of Coachella on April 11 in Indio, Calif. MCT PHOTO
This alternative rock band from California has a pop sound with upbeat music and is very similar to Young the Giant and Airborne Toxic Event.
Saturday
1. Skrillex (“Bangarang,” “First of the Year,” “Make It Bun Dem”)
Arguably one of the most popular dubstep artists, his tracks are guaranteed to make you go crazy.
2. Pharrell Williams (“Happy,” “Frontin’,” Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky”)
Pharrell is not only an R&B singer, but a Grammy-winning producer, billion dollar entrepreneur and the man who never ages.
3. Foster the People (“Pumped Up Kicks,” “Coming of Age,” “Call It What You Want”)
Foster The People is an indie pop band based out of Los Angeles that gained fame from its pop, alternative single “Pumped Up Kicks” in 2010.
4. Nas (“The World Is Yours,” “Hip Hop Is Dead,” “Daughters”)
One of the most well-known hip-hop artists of all time, he first gained fame with his critically acclaimed album “Illmatic,” which was released in 1994.
5. Cage the Elephant (“Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked,” “Come a Little Closer,” “Back Against the Wall”)
Patrons dance April 12 at Coachella in Indio, Calif. MCT PHOTO
This alternative-rock group based out of Bowling Green, Ky., sounds a lot like The Strokes and Kings of Leon and is known for its hit “Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked.”
Sunday
1. Arcade Fire (“The Suburbs,” “Reflektor,” “City With No Children”)
This alternative rock group has won several Grammy Awards, but remains very underrated. Its new album, “Reflektor,” was released in late 2013.
2. Beck (“Loser,” “Blue Moon,” “Devil’s Haircut”)
Beck has been around the music industry for ages and still continues to release albums that chart fairly well, including his latest release, “Morning Phase.” Beck has many different influences, ranging from alternative rock to folk.
3. Lana Del Rey (“Summertime Sadness,” “Video Games,” “Born to Die”)
The singer who gained fame with her studio album “Born to Die” combines her music from every genre and says her influences range from Elvis to Eminem.
4. The 1975 (“Chocolate,” “Girls,” “The City”)
The band’s current hit song “Chocolate” has charted well in several genres, such as Top 40 and alternative. Its self-titled debut album peaked at No. 1 on the UK Charts.
5. Chance the Rapper (“Acid Rain,” “Juice,” “Favorite Song”)
This underground Chicago-based rapper gained national recognition from his mixtape “Acid Rap.” His style is very similar to that of Childish Gambino and Schoolboy Q.
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